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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning are enabling people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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